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Aerodactyl is a Rock, Flying-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl initially after being given 200 Mega Energy.
Pokédex description
Fossil Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times.
Aerodactyl is a Pokémon from the age of dinosaurs. It was regenerated from genetic material extracted from amber. It is imagined to have been the king of the skies in ancient times.
- Aerodactyl's cry
Mega Aerodactyl Pokédex description
Mega Evolution awakened some dormant genes, bringing back the sharp rocks that once covered Aerodactyl's entire body.
Mega Evolution awakened some dormant genes, bringing back the sharp rocks that once covered Aerodactyl's entire body.
- Mega Aerodactyl's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Rock Slide: added on January 31st, 2019
- Earth Power: added on May 17th, 2019
- Rock Throw: added on July 9th, 2019
Evolution family
Aerodactyl is part of a one-member family.
Availability
Aerodactyl
- Aerodactyl was released with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Aerodactyl was released on Adventure Week 2018 on May 24th, 2018.- Shadow form of Aerodactyl was released on The Seasons Change: Part 2 on October 12th, 2020.
- Since February 2nd, 2021, on Team GO Rocket Celebration, shadow Aerodactyl can be shiny.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Wild |
2,386 2,585 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
 Eggs |
1,590 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
 Raid Battles |
1,590 1,988 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 18,678
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
 Research tasks |
1,193 | Field Research: Win 5 raids: Since 2019 Jan Hatch 2 Eggs: Adventure Week 2022 Use an Incense: 2021 May Win 3 raids: Mega Raid Challenge Hatch an Egg: 2020 Jul Win a raid; Win a Trainer Battle against another Trainer; Make a new friend; Trade a Pokémon with a friend: A Colossal Discovery Catch 5 Omanyte or Kabuto: Adventure Week 2019 Use an item to evolve a Pokémon: 2019 Jan - Apr Hatch 2 Eggs: Let's Go Celebration Evolve an Omanyte or Kabuto: Adventure Week 2018 Spin 6 PokéStops that were not previously visited: 2018 May Special Research/Timed Research: Ultra Unlock 2021: Time - 3rd part: Catch 10 Omanyte or Kabuto Kanto Celebration Event - Completing 4th part Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto - 5th part: Make 3 Nice Throws in a row Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto - 7th part: Evolve a Pokémon |
Mega Aerodactyl
- Mega Aerodactyl was released on Mountains of Power on January 7th, 2022.
- Shiny form of Mega Aerodactyl was released on the same day.
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Mega Energy required: | |||
| Initial | Base 
|
High
|
Max
| |
| 200 | 41 | 21 | 11 | |
| Energy Sources | Details |
|---|---|
 Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 43,686 Catch CP 1,590/1,988 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Field Research: 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: 2022 Jun 25× - Power up Pokémon 5 times; 70× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: A Mega Moment |
Gallery
Aerodactyl Pokédex entry
Aerodactyl 8-bit sprite
Trivia
- In Extraordinary Raid Week, the "Win 5 raids" task was labelled as an event task even though this task is available at non-event period.
- Before the release of Mega Levels, Aerodactyl could Mega Evolve into Mega Aerodactyl initially after being given 200 Mega Energy, and 40 afterwards.
Links
- Aerodactyl page, on the official Pokédex website
- Aerodactyl article, on the Bulbapedia
- Aerodactyl article, on the Pokémon Wiki
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| Noibat |
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| Noivern |
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| Xerneas |
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| Yveltal |
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| Zygarde |
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| Hoopa |
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| Rowlet |
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| Dartrix |
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| Decidueye |
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| Litten |
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| Torracat |
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| Incineroar |
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| Popplio |
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| Brionne |
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| Primarina |
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| Pikipek |
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| Trumbeak |
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| Toucannon |
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| Yungoos |
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| Gumshoos |
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| Grubbin |
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| Charjabug |
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| Vikavolt |
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| Oricorio |
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| Rockruff |
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| Lycanroc |
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| Fomantis |
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| Lurantis |
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| Salandit |
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| Salazzle |
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| Stufful |
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| Bewear |
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| Comfey |
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| Oranguru |
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| Wimpod |
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| Golisopod |
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| Jangmo-o |
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| Hakamo-o |
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| Kommo-o |
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| Tapu Koko |
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| Tapu Lele |
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| Tapu Bulu |
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| Tapu Fini |
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| Nihilego |
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| Meltan |
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| Melmetal |
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| Skwovet |
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| Greedent |
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| Wooloo |
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| Dubwool |
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| Obstagoon |
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| Perrserker |
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| Sirfetch'd |
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| Mr. Rime |
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| Runerigus |
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| Falinks |
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| Zacian |
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| Zamazenta |
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| Zarude |
Legendary Pokémon • Mythical Pokémon • Shiny Pokémon • Lucky Pokémon • Shadow Pokémon • Region-exclusive Pokémon • Starter Pokémon • Baby Pokémon • Fossil Pokémon
List of Pokémon (by release date • by Pokédex data • by statistics • by evolution family • by gender ratio) • Pokémon with different forms • Pokémon with gender differences • List of Shiny Pokémon (Comparison)
